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Easykoha latest live DVD 3.16.2 and open proposal to conduct workshop
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 25 Jul '14

25 Jul '14

Dear All, Easykoha a live DVD of latest Koha version (3.16.2) has been nicely made with customized bootstrap home page and teamviewer has been also packed in the live dvd so that any body can assist you remotely if needed. Please download and install for any purpose and feel free to contact if any help needed. Koha Live DVD : https://sourceforge.net/projects/vkmkoha/ Open proposal to conduct workshop We are working over open source software';s for the Libraries and willing to assist on the same. Many institutes are getting benefits and contacting us for implementation of the above but unfortunately due to some financial/administrative reasons they may not able to do that. Therefore i propose all specially new institutes who has not yet automated, developed repository, website etc. to organize one workshop on these topics and we ensure you to set up above during the period of workshop for your Library and if possible nearby libraries too. I feel lot of people will be benefited and new libraries will get good recognition in their institutes, as well as they need not to spend single penny over these software';s too. We accept only TA/DA (ready to travel by any mode/class depending upon the situation) and honorarium as per government rules (may be 1/2 thousand only). So if you are willing for the above please feel free to contact we will assist you in over all management/organization of the events too. Such workshops will have real/practical impact and strong bonding between the professionals for the benefit of LIS profession. For details contact: Vk mishra : 9439420860 Dp tripathi : 8895296796 Thanking You. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Are we really publishing scholarly and peer reviewed Journals in LIS?
by Anil Singh 25 Jul '14

25 Jul '14

When I check my e-mail account, I observe that on an average I receive one request in a week to send a paper for a particular LIS Journal. It seems that there is mushrooming of LIS Journals. In India it is very easy to start a journal. Just register the Journal with RNI (Registrar of Newspaper/Magazine in India), constitute a dummy editorial board, get the ISSN from NISCAIR and journal is ready to be launched. In LIS there are approximately 80 journals. There is also no restriction to make the journal National or International, it depends on us. After the implementation of API/PBAS by UGC for evaluation of performance of faculty & librarians for career advancement and recruitment, a trend has emerged in the last five years to start an in-house journal within the organization, or by individual association and NGOs to get articles published at any cost, simply to meet their scores for promotion/recruitment. By December 2009, there were 7425 journals registered in India in all areas as per ISSN register whereas this number reached 16161 in 2013. In many Indian universities, for the selection process the journals are classified into national & international for allotting the marks whereas they should have been classified as "Indian" or "Foreign" Journals. It has been seen that many times journal having word "International" is treated as foreign publication and it got more marks. Therefore, most of these journals started with "International Journal of ........" A new trend has also started to take the handling charges from the authors who want to publish their paper/article. It seems that authors are able to get anything published that is in type form without refereeing or revision. Here nobody will reject the paper. Such paid journals have become a booming business in India but this trend has tarnished the standard of research journals in LIS. An influential person can get his or her paper published easily, whether it has any novelty or not. People with little experience in a editing and reviewing become Chief Editor and Expert Referees. There are instances when heads of the department tend to insert their names in most of the papers, communicated from their department. Here, the main point is that if somebody publishes his/her paper in LIS journals like IASLIC Bulletin, SRELS Journal of Information Management, Annals of Library and Information Studies etc. and another person publishes in "International Journal of XYZ" published from India, then who will get more point as per the UGC rule. Can we compare the standard of above mentioned journals with any other so called International Journal published from India? Therefore, we should have a strict code for Academic and Research Journals and it may be prepared by ISSN giving agency i.e., NISCAIR. It is also necessary that, while evaluating the quality of publications, emphasis should be given to those publications which are indexed and cited by international databases like SCOPUS, Web of Knowledge etc. Feedback and comments are welcome. Anil Singh NCERT Library New Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Informatics celebrates Librarians’ Day with Delhi Library Association
by Aditi A 25 Jul '14

25 Jul '14

Dear Sir/Ma'm, Informatics is pleased to announce the celebration of Librarians’ Day on the 122nd birth anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan in collaboration with Delhi Library Association by special launch of ‘*Digital Archive of SRELS Journal of Information Management*’. Informatics pioneered to digitize the archives of *SRELS Journal of Information Management* from *1964 to 2011* on their home grown platform called i-scholar <http://www.i-scholar.in/>. i-scholar <http://www.i-scholar.in/> currently hosts the archives as well as current issues of SRELS Journal of Information Management. Please do not miss the launch and be present at the below venue to witness the unveiling of the history of librarianship published in SRELS Journal of Information Management. *Date*: Tuesday, 12th August, 2014, *Time*: 10:00 a.m. onwards *Venue*: Ranganathan Bhawan, C Block Community Centre, Naraina Vihar, New Delhi -110028 Looking forward to see you at the launch. Regards, Greesh Behal greesh.kumar(a)informaticsglobal.com 98103 09029 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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How and What shall I prepare for Interview?
by DP Tripathi 24 Jul '14

24 Jul '14

How & What shall I prepare for an interview? (Read with patience, hope it will be useful for young professionals) Preparing for an interview is very interesting...most of the time we find our mind busy in searching the questions, how and what should I prepare for this interview? When I attended some interviews, I kept thinking about questions and answers till the last moment I entered the interview room. I would like to share some of the points with young professionals with hope that these tips will be useful for interview. 1. Knowledge Domain: This is the main surface of everything which makes you strong and confident. But knowledge can not be gained in one day or two so one must develop the habit of reading of books at least for half an hour everyday and don't go to bed before finishing one topic whether short or long. Gradually, one will realize that he/she is more comfortable with others during discussion especially on subjects and your mouth will automatically open to speak something. After certain period of time, the percentage level of confidence will be really very high and it will go high & high. There is no limit of knowledge, try to keep yourself updated as much as possible in every field including your main domain. 2. Confidence: A person or living being can gain the confidence only by performing & practicing. There is no alternate of this in my view. To become successful in any walk of life, one has to gain confidence which comes only by preparation. 3. Communication Skill: This skill really plays major role in any interview. But, most of the time we find difficult to speak fluently in front of interviewer. And, the reason behind this (in my opinion) is that we start preparing for an interview only at the time of an exam or an interview. One must avoid this habit and practice everyday to improve the communication skill. If we talk about communication language, now-a-days, most of interviews are taken in English. If one feels he/she is not good in communication so start practicing. Some of the way which I followed, would like to share with you all. Speak infront of mirror loudly on any topic....in the beginning you will hesitate and will have fear in mind that if someone listens my mistake, he/she will laugh at me. I will suggest let him/her laugh. Just ask your close frinds or brother/sister/wife/husband/mammi/papa to listen to you and deliberately tell him/her everything. Just allow your thoughts to come out. Continue conversation even if you commit mistakes but observe your mistakes during discussion and don't allow yourself to commit the same mistake again. Whenever you go out just think how can I say this sentence in English like wise wherever you move, try to convert your thoughts in English and go murmuring. Improve your vocabulary power. Keep dictionary with you always or those who are having net facility check the meaning of any word online. This dictionary can be used to check the meaning of any word and lot more. ( http://www.macmillandictionary.com/ <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macmillandictionary.com%2F&h…>). Develop the habit of reading story books in the beginning and later news paper and collect difficult words and note down somewhere in the copy and find out the meaning of every word and apply them during discussion accordingly. In the beginning, one will find difficult in framing the sentences but gradually you will observe that you will gain fluency in both writing as well as speaking. You may laugh at this practice......but don't forget even Sachin Tendulkar when he got out on duck, he used to go back to pavilion and think over his mistake and used to practice on net so that he can not commit mistake again. 4. Presentation: Presentation of your knowledge based on asked questions of Interviewer is very very important which plays major role in selection (as per my view). Present your thoughts before interviewer with full confidence. Always tell the pin pointed answer, don't drag the answer tool long so it becomes difficult to understand. If necessary, elaborate the remaining part. (This you have to decide how much you have to tell). 5. Demonstration: As for as this part is concerned, this is applicable only in case you have practically implemented anything during your experince. If you have done practically, try to go with that and show that practically (if possible) to interview board. But, ensure it must be unique otherwise it may leave bad impression. Sometimes during interview, board asks to present the thing before them. Before you go to attend interview, keep full preparation for demonstration related to your domain and its practical aspects. 6. Social Awareness: Most of the time when we prepare for an interview, we just avoid social issues. In my view this is also one major aspect to be taken care of. One should prepare and collect information on some social and current issues also because it will show your awareness about other social issues apart from your job. 7. Revision: We have the habit of avoiding revision after reading or preparing any topic. And what happens......we forget after sometime. Revision of learned thoughts is very important. Even if you have good memory, don't take chance, everyday must revise what you prepared. This must be applied in our general day to day routine work of life also. This will keep boosting your confidence also and remain even after interview. 8. Control your emotion: In my opinion, we all are emotional thinkers. Avoid emotional thoughts during interview and try to answer practically. Justify the reason why you are fit for the present job (if asked) with practical reasons and prove logically that you will be an asset for institute/organization. Here, your presentation skill has to be utilised. Never allow yourself to argue with Interviewer or Board, if you feel to answer, give logical reasons. 9. Don't Underestimate yourself: Before attending an interview, generally we keep loosing confidence and get nervous. Don't underestimate yourself in any circumstances. Just keep boosting yourself by repeating this line "I have to do well, I can do this" and repeat as many times as you can. Don't allow your mind to attract negative thoughts. Enter the interview room with positive mind and smiling face. Follow all formalities before you take seat. Just remember the almighty and face the questions with smiling face. If you don't answer any question during interview, don't get nervous and accept it. Get yourself ready for next questions. When interview is over, come out of room with smiling face. Hope these tips will help who are preparing for interview but my personal suggestion is that don't stick to these tips only and think beyond this also. Some of the interview questions, please see the link given below. https://www.facebook.com/dp.tripathi.94/posts/1513160888897588 Thanks, -- ********************* D. P. Tripathi Assistant Librarian Biju Patnaik Central Library NIT Rourkela Odisha - 769008 www.librarianguide.in ********************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Create Barcodes for books, members
by Dr. Rajesh Bhardwaj 24 Jul '14

24 Jul '14

Dear All Create Barcodes free for books, members, etc. It works well. http://sourceforge.net/projects/zint or http://zint.github.io Regards Dr. Rajesh Bhardwaj -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Academic plagiarism-paper acceptance-dates extended
by jasim s 24 Jul '14

24 Jul '14

Dear all, *The abstract/full paper acceptance dates for National seminar on academic plagiarism and bibliographic reference management softwares to be held at St.Stephens College Uzhavoor ,kerala have been extended to 27th and 30th of July 2014.For details visit **http://ststephenslibrary.com/?page_id=152 <http://ststephenslibrary.com/?page_id=152>* *Regards* *Jasim* *Librarian* *St.Stephens College* *www.jasim.in <http://www.jasim.in>* -- Jasimudeen.s *Life is like a document:what matter is how good it is ,not how long it is"* *"Be in touch,I am just a mail away not a mile away"..* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MyLISA Annual Day on July 26, 2014
by N.S. Harinarayana 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Dear Professionals, Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA) is celebrating its 13th Annual Day on *Saturday, July 26, 2014* at *Mysore University Library,* Manasagangotri, Mysore, at 4 pm. Dr. Satishkumar S. Hosamani, Director of Public Libraries, Government of Karnataka will be Chief Guest. Prof. M. G. Krishnan, Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysore will be the Guest of Honor and will release the annual publication 'MyLISA News'. Prizes and mementos will be given to the winners of the MyLISA essay competition and the successful candidates in UGC-NET/KSET exams who attended MyLISA OPENS. MyLISA members are also requested to attend the Annual General Body Meeting at 2 pm on the same day. MyLISA members and well-wishers are invited to participate. -- N.S. Harinarayana Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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What next shall I do?
by DP Tripathi 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Dear All, What next shall I do? Generally this question comes in mind when I finish one task and I believe this question must be taking place in every professional's mind. Really, it is very tough task to decide what next I can do which will be beneficial for everyone. Actually, in my opinion, we must sense the need of our library users and accordingly we should provide the services from library. I thought of sharing some of my experiences with young library professionals who have just started their career...hope it will be very useful for everyone. *1. **Library Automation:* This mechanism has reduced the work load of every professional in this digital era but now-a-days, the biggest problem is to choose the right library automation software. Actually, there are many good library automation software available in the market (Commercial and Open Source both). In my opinion, those libraries which are in primitive stage, they must go ahead with Open Source Technology such as *Koha, NewGenLib, and Evergreen etc*. which supports International Standards and later, if you are not satisfied with the current software's functionality, very easily you can switch over to the Commercial Software or any other with all your bibliographical data in same condition. *Open Source Tools for Library Automation:* Koha, NewGenLib, Evergreen etc. *2. **Digitization:* A library can start this service for maintaining the Institutional Repository or managing the electronic documents with the help of open source technology such as *DSpace, E-Print, and Greenstone* etc. But In my opinion, *DSpace* will be suitable for all as it has some unique features which will be very effective for academic community as well as for working staff for both operation and dissemination of Information. *Tools for Digitization: * DSpace, Greenstone, e-Print and Fedora Project etc. *3. **Library Website* This is the best service & application for any library to dissemination information quickly. As web application can be accessed anytime from anywhere, every library must maintain library web page. Now the question is how to maintain and develop the website? Now-a-days, there are many open source content management system available using which anyone can develop a very good and attractive website for library. I have also developed many websites using Joomla. (http://library.nitrkl.ac.in) wordpress ( www.librarianguide.net) etc. Please download the PDF file which contains the information on Joomla and Its use: http://www.joomlashine.com/free-download.html For video just visit the link given below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwhz4vhMz-c *4. **e-Newsletter* This service can also be started in library which will be very effective for library to bring to the notice of all the library users about one month activity of library. This e-newsletter can be designed and published using many methods. But, I find easy to publish e-newsletter with *Microsoft Publisher* which is available in *MS Office Package* in every system now a days. This tool is very easy to use and publish the newsletter. http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/enewsletter/v1n7.pdf *Tool to publish e-newsletter: * a. Microsoft Publisher b. Adobe Photoshop etc. *5. **Information KIOSK* The users find very easy to get the information about library & its resources with this equipment. Generally, it costs approximately Rs. 140000/- It is available with different configuration such as Thin Client, Stand Alone etc. Develop the software your own for this and keep in front of main gate of library which will be very effective for dissemination of information. *Tools to develop program for Information KIOSK: * We can use HTML and Flash for developing the program for Information KIOSK. *6 **Develop Android Application for Library* A library can develop an Android Application for its services which will also be very effective as keeping smartphone has become very easy for everyone so the users can be made aware about library services through smart phone. *Tools to develop android application: * *Intel XDK*, this can be downloaded from the link given below: http://xdk-software.intel.com/downloader.html?windows *7. **New Arrival* This service is very essential as it keeps every library users updated with the latest editions available in the library. Generating the list of new arrivals is very easy as ready option is available in almost every software now-a-days. If not, this can be generated manually based on the processed documents in technical section. Later, the same list can be sent to all members through mail. User likes this service very much as they get information about latest books. http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/newarrival/2014/june/4.pdf *8. **Photocopier with Smart Card: * This service can also be provided to the user with Smart Card facility. In this, users are given one smart card (just like an ATM Card) with an option to have balance in it. When users come to take photocopy, they first swap the card and deduct the amount equal to the calculation of pages for which photocopy is to be done. Then, system allows user to photocopy the document up to the limit already deducted from user's account. In-case, user does not have sufficient balance then user can recharge it. *9. **User Education Program: * Every month, a user education program can be organized on library services and its resources. This service is very useful for making the students aware about library resources, how to use these and also about other services. This program generally must be provided according to the user's requirement. *10. **Demonstration:* Most of the library users don't understand the nature of resources available in the library especially e-resources. A demo can be very helpful for all the users who access e-resources. Apart from all these, there are many services which can be provided to our users. Thanks for spending time to read my post, if you also have any new service, kindly share with all of us. Thanks, -- ********************* D. P. Tripathi Assistant Librarian Biju Patnaik Central Library NIT Rourkela Odisha - 769008 www.librarianguide.in ********************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for article
by Subir Mukherjee 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Dear Forum Members, The following article is urgently required by our faculty member for research purpose. If your library have access to this kindly send me the same and oblige. Pairs of two-level systems / U. Fano Rev. Mod. Phys. 55, 855 – Published 1 October 1983 http://journals.aps.org/rmp/abstract/10.1103/RevModPhys.55.855 With Regards Subir Kumar Mukherjee Central Library Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University PO Belur Math, Dist Howrah 711202 West Bengal, India Email: subir.mukh(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Assistant wanted
by Prakash R 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Dear Moderator, I kindly request you to post the below message in LIS-Forum. Roja Muthiah Research Library is seeking applications for the post of Library Assistants from BLIS or MLIS candidates. Preferably candidates from Chennai and around places. More details pls contact R. Prakash Asst. Director Roja Muthiah Research Library Taramani, Chennai 113 www.rmrl.in Regards Prakash -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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